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Phalium glaucum Linnaeus, 1758
| Family Name: | Cassidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Mollusc) |
| Common Name: | Grey Bonnet |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Sandy-mud bottoms near coral reefs. Crawls about sandy bottom in search of sand dollars. |
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| Habitats | Coral Reef, Marine |
| Distribution | Indo-Pacific. |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Habitat degradation; collection for marine curio trade. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | Shell trade. |
| Conservation Notes | Not seen since the early 1970s. Its status needs investigation to determine if there is any remaining population. |
Status
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Endangered (EN) [2008] |
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References
| References | Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp |
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